The Big Picture

A line of intense thunderstorms, including some that are severe and even tornadic, is surging across western Alabama now.

The NWS has issued a tornado warning for parts of Marion County. An intense line of storms, showing strong signs of producing damaging winds, are moving across western Franklin, Marion and Pickens Counties. A tornado warning also continues for parts of Lamar County. Damaging winds and spin up tornadoes are likely with these storms.

Intense storms are over much of Pickens, Greene and Sumter Counties. They are pushing toward Tuscaloosa County and will move into Hale County as well. Tornado warnings are in effect for parts of Sumter, Greene and Pickens Counties. These cells have had a history of producing tornado damage, including some significant damage near Rose Hill in Jasper County, southwest of Meridian.

Look for a tornado warning to be issued for Tuscaloosa County soon.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather